Paradesi Jew en · NOUN
Etymology
The first element, which represents a word meaning "foreigner, wanderer" in many South Asian languages, is ultimately from Sanskrit परदेशिन् (paradeśin, “foreigner”).
Meanings
- One of the descendants of the Sephardic immigrants to South Asia (where they mostly settled in Cochin and Madras) fleeing persecution in Spain.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paradesi Jews | Number=Plur | lexicographic |